What's the error text for C060? I've only seen that when reading the FA, not any of the ECUs.

Make sure you connecting via the VIN.

Are you able to read the FA?

Does "Read (VCM)" succeed?

The issues with 48.3 were 1) having trouble connecting to the car, and 2) Coding the FDL. I never had an issue reading the ECUs with 48.3. That's all moot as you are using 48.1.

What is your I-Step version? That will tell you what version your car has.

'Read FA Failed! Possibly there is no FA stored in the VCM [C060]'

I think that was after a Read (VCM) attempt. This error and several others that didn't display a dialog are all over the log file. The errors all seem about not connecting properly. E-sys seemed to start well (connected via VIN), and I got the success dialog after it connected to the car, but I couldn't go any further than that. Same error when trying to read the I-step, so I can't find that.

I think that was after a Read (VCM) attempt. This error and several others that didn't display a dialog are all over the log file. The errors all seem about not connecting properly. E-sys seemed to start well (connected via VIN), and I got the success dialog after it connected to the car, but I couldn't go any further than that. Same error when trying to read the I-step, so I can't find that.

It feels like I need to try again with the latest software and token?

If you were getting these using 48.3, then I'd say that's the issue, but I don't know why you can't read the VCM with 48.1. Maybe Shawn can help here.

Are you able to read the FA without error? I'm pretty sure you have to do that before trying to read the VCM.

I have the 48.1 data set, and just tried to connect for the first time to my F30 that arrived a couple of weeks ago. The software connects to the car, but I can't read any modules- I get a C060 error. Is this a symptom of the 48.3 and new token issue, or is there something else I should check? I get the same error when trying to read the I-step level, so I don't know how to check that.

Usually when I see the [C060] error, it is related to the not having Windows regional settings set for English.

Since you are in Ottawa, are your Windows regional settings English or French?

Thanks for the update. Great news for people that are new at this; like me

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Originally Posted by svache

Well I received my cable today and did some coding already. If you're interested in coding yourself, read on

This DIY is intended for F-series BMW's alone. I'm sorry but I just received word the E-series work in a complete different way that the F-series. The E-series us INPA and NCS Expert to do their coding. This requires a different cable as well. The E-series needs to communicate with a CAN network, where as we are talking across a TCP/IP enabled network with the F-series. For the E-series, please see this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=451145 and in particular, this post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=15

What you need
- An ENET cable.
- E-Sys program, datafiles, token and PIN
- A laptop (a PC would work too but it wouldn't be comfortable in most cases lol)

Now, you could go overboard and get a power supply cable for constant supply to your car but if you minimize your coding sessions to 30 minutes and have your car running for at least 15 minutes in between, it should go a long way. Also, it's advisable to do the browsing in the code offline and only do the coding while being in your car (more about this later on).

ENET Cable
There are basically two ways to get the ENET cable. You can buy a complete cable, or you can simply build one.

If you are not interested in building one and want to spend a little bit more money to get a working cable, then this is a site that has been confirmed working by some of our F10 friends: http://codecard.lt/electronics/tools.../prod_651.html ..I wouldn't recommend other sites, although they may work, problem is that they have not been confirmed working yet.

-> You can also buy a cable from ImSW1, a fellow coder and he's also the one from who I, indirectly, received my own cable. His cables are great. He builds and ships them for $25 USD. Usually, after he receives payment, he can have the cable ship the next day and arrive with you only two days later (that's for the 48 contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii might take a few days longer due to the distance (cost stays the same due to it being shipped flat rate with USPS)).

The other way is to build a cable yourself. Cost for this would probably range anywhere between 10 to 20 bucks. You will need to solder a bit but it's nothing too serious if you follow the instructions to the letter.

If you cannot find the OBD2 connector, please look on ebay. A lot of the connectors are being sold there.

E-Sys program, datafiles and such
I currently work with E-Sys v3.18.4 in combination with the v46.3 datafiles, which work like a charm for me. I have read reports about newer builds but also read about a lot of install problems and such with those builds so it seems best to stick with these for now.

You can find the link to E-Sys in this text file:
*** Link removed, see below ***

For the datafiles, please download this text file for all links (24 in total):
*** Link removed, see below ***

Little advice regarding the datafiles: It is over 10GB in total and rapidshare is VERY slow. Unless you like to spend hours and hours to download it all, I recommend buying a one-time PRO account for 10 bucks. Most of the people (including me) did this and it makes a LOT of different (up 3 hrs versus 10 minutes per file).

For installation on how to install these files, please the attached PDF file called "E-Sys Installation.pdf"

Programming Versions vs. Vehicle Data StatusHere is a worksheet that covers what data set (psdzdata) lines up with what chassis code (for example, the F30 lines up with the F020 datasets).

Getting Started
Please see the 'E-Sys - Getting Started' PDF files below at the attached files to get started with coding. These are the same files I used the first time to code and should be self explanatory, just follow everything like they state there and you'll be ok (of course, where they talk about the F10/F010, please change that into F30/F020 respectively).

Making a Back Up
It's quite easy to make a backup of the CAF files from your car. Basically, as soon as you start reading the CAF files from your car, the E-Sys program automatically stores the files into "C:\ESysData\CAF". All you basically need to do is to copy these files and store them somewhere safe. The best is to make a new copy (and keep the old!) every time you want to code, this way you always have a copy of the last working version (just in case you break something lol).

Here are the instructions that were given to me the first time around:

Once you have done the above, simply copy those .ncd files and store them somewhere safe.

Cheat Sheet
You can download the F30 cheat sheet with things I have done so far below at the attached files. The cheat sheet is called "F30_Cheat_Sheet_XXXXXXXX.pdf", where the X's are is basically the date I updated the cheat sheet (year,month,day).

Please also see a more complete cheat sheet for the F10 below at the attached files to get a general idea of it all.

Please note that the F10 coding is slightly off from the F30, meaning some of the functions are named different or located in different named modules and, of course, some things are not available to the F30 (such as the automated trunk closing). Just use the F10 cheat sheet for the F30 to get an idea, to see what might be possible and such.

The rest...
These things have been coded and confirmed working by me so far:

Little note: after coding someone else's F30 tonight (6/7/12), I noticed that some of the modules might have a slightly different name. The functions were still named the same, just the module name was a little bit off.

Even more...
I added some more files that I just picked up elsewhere that might be of help:

Anyways, bottom line is that the coding for the F series works. Instead of paying 155-170 USD for Video in Motion, it only cost me the cost for a cable (which you can make yourself, the cost for that could be anywhere from 7-20 dollar).

(For those living in Hawaii who need help coding their F10 or F30, or help with the install, just send me a PM and perhaps I can help you out (I wont charge but you will have to come to me, and everything I do is done at your own risk, of course.)).

Disclaimer: coding is pretty simple to do, but it's also very simple to brick your car if you make mistakes or by other unexpected circumstances.. everything you do on your car with coding, like with everything else, is all done at your own risk. Also please keep in mind that I am doing this for educational purposes only and that I am not making any money out of it.

Credit and thanks goes out to Shawn, Andy, Sean and DreamCar. They have helped me in many ways to get this far! Without them, I wouldn't be able to show you guys all this

I'm sorry guys, due to some recent developments I figured it would be safer to remove the actual links to both e-sys and the datafiles from this post.

I am told that new security was added to the 48.3 F20 PSdZData related to E-Sys and the Token validity, which is causing both the inability to save FDL Changes and in some cases the inability to even connect to F20 / F30 cars.

So, a new updated Patch / Token is needed to use the new 48.3 PSdZData. That said, I do not think we will see again a "Free" token like the Code Away.EST was made, so get used to the idea of having to pay something (annually) going forward for an E-Sys Patch / Token.

If anyone is interested in buying a new updated Patch / Token, PM me. I have a source, and the cost for one version of E-Sys (e.g. E-Sys 3.22.5) with Patch / EST Token Valid for 1 Year from issue date is 50 Euro / $65 USD.

Tried but confused:
- I did a VO coding of the FA to change 6NH to 6NK hoping that would give me Microsoft Office functions and white apple USB cable for my iPhone 5 etc. I don't see anything different in the menus and the white apple cable doesn't seem to work when connected to either of the 2 usb ports in the car (it charges only, no music, album art etc.) Where can I check in the Menu iDrive to see if this change worked?

- I also noticed today that it is -7.5 degrees Celsius outside and the Auto-Stop-Start is still shutting the car off at lights. I find that unusual as it's freezing outside and in the past I can't recall car shutting off when outside temperature was below 0 degrees Celsius. Am I just being paranoid?

Problem:
- Coding was done yesterday and I drove the car for the first time today and got a check engine light that won't seem to go away. Any suggestions as to why that check engine light would be on based on the coding I did above?- How do I check what the check engine light is on for? Where can I see the code that it is giving?

Usually when I see the [C060] error, it is related to the not having Windows regional settings set for English.

Since you are in Ottawa, are your Windows regional settings English or French?

regional settings are English, USA. I tried again and the same error conditions repeat. I get the initial happy 'Connection established [G168]' pop up, and then I hit the Read button in the VO section. Some delay, and 2 error messages pop up in return- C060 followed by C096. The header is read Psdz error, with the 'read FA failed' note. C096 talks about the Backup Partner, whatever that is. C060 talks about no FA stored in the VCM. I'm now thinking something might be wrong with my Psdz data files?

regional settings are English, USA. I tried again and the same error conditions repeat. I get the initial happy 'Connection established [G168]' pop up, and then I hit the Read button in the VO section. Some delay, and 2 error messages pop up in return- C060 followed by C096. The header is read Psdz error, with the 'read FA failed' note. C096 talks about the Backup Partner, whatever that is. C060 talks about no FA stored in the VCM. I'm now thinking something might be wrong with my Psdz data files?

A good idea to reinstall esys as well as getting a fresh psdzdata to put em in place